Number of suspects increases in fund investigation and return requests multiply

In the comprehensive fund investigation conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, the number of suspects has risen to 217. Realizing that they will face severe penalties under the scope of organized crime, a large portion of the suspects stated that they wish to return the unjust gains they obtained.

Current Dimensions of the Investigation

In the fund investigation conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, the number of suspects has increased to 217, and the number of arrested individuals to 85.

While the number of individuals subject to judicial control provisions has become 98, it is stated that the number of detentions may increase with MASAK and CMB reports.

Remorse Requests of the Suspects

The evaluation of the actions within the scope of organized crime changed the course of the investigation.

Ninety percent of the suspects stated during the prosecutor's office interrogations that they wanted to return the unjust gains.

Legal Regulations and Reductions

The 3rd paragraph of Article 107 of the Capital Market Law regulates the conditions for remorse.

It is envisaged that penalties will be reduced by half for amounts paid during the investigation phase.

Financial Data and Examinations

The prosecutor's office sent a writ to MASAK requesting financial data belonging to the sub-companies of the holdings.

The overseas money and crypto asset transfers of managers and their relatives are being examined in detail.

Refunds Made to the SDIF Account

Fatma Betül Sayan Kaya and her husband İlyas Kaya sent the portion of their investments excluding the principal to the account of the SDIF.

This refund transaction was carried out voluntarily in accordance with the permission of the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office.